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<p class=MsoNormal>Hello HopeSpring PCSG Members!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>I hope your summer months are going well! We are looking
forward to seeing you back at HopeSpring come the 22<sup>nd</sup> of September
for our first PCSG meeting of the season!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>In the meantime, we thought we would pass on some
information about the <b>2010 National Prostate Cancer Conference</b>, which
will be taking place at The Fairmont Royal York in Toronto, ON. From September
22<sup>nd</sup> until the 25<sup>th</sup> 2010. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Prostate Cancer Canada
(PCC) is a national charitable foundation dedicated to the elimination of prostate
cancer through research, education, support, advocacy and awareness. PCC
exists to help individuals and their families understand and cope with prostate
cancer by providing up to date information and individual support; lobby for
increased funding for research, treatment facilities and programs; and promote
the importance of early detection through public education, awareness and
special event campaigns. <o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>With an expected 200 or
more delegates and delegate partners from support groups across Canada, this
conference is central to building a sense of community and mobilization around
critical issues for people affected by prostate cancer, and their
families. <o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Sessions/Workshops and
discussion topics include</span></i></b><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>:<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Team
building/problem solving<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>The use of
advocacy toolkits<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Building
capacity and sustainability within support group leadership structures<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Medical
updates<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Women and
Prostate Cancer<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>And much more!<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Fees</span></i></b><i><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>:<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>One designated representative
from each support group will receive free of charge: Registration –
3 nights hotel accommodation PLUS one economy airfare (or mileage).
Registration for a spouse or partner is also included. We ask that when
you call the hotel to reserve your room, that you please make reference to the
group booking for Prostate Cancer/Prostate Caner Canada Network. <o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>All non designated
representatives, their spouse or partner, are required to pay a registration fee
of $100 ea., as well as cover their own travel and accommodation costs. <o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Confirmation of registration/
acknowledgement of your payments will be sent to each participant immediately
upon registering for the conference. <o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Registration</span></i></b><i><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>: <o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>The opportunity to take
advantage of the free of charge offer will be given to HopeSpring members on a
first come first serve basis. Otherwise, as was stated above, the cost of
each person will be $100 (plus the cost of accommodation and travel). <o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><i><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Online
registration</span></u></i><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>: please visit <a
href="http://www.prostatecancernetwork.ca">www.prostatecancernetwork.ca</a><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><i><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Offline
registration</span></u></i><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>: please call the
Fairmont Royal York to reserve/book a room: 1-800-663-7229/ 1-800-441-1414<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Please make
reference to the group booking for Prostate Cancer Canada/Prostate Cancer
Canada Network, and <b>book your room prior to August 27<sup>th</sup> 2010</b>
in order to qualify for our group rate of $169.00/night<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>You must then
complete the registration form, which is here at HopeSpring, and return it to:<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>PCCN Conference 2010<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Prostate Cancer
Canada Network<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>145 Front Street
E. #306<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Toronto, ON.
M5A 1E3<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph><i><o:p> </o:p></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>If you have any questions or concerns, please do not
hesitate to contact us here at HopeSpring to clarify. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#1F497D'>Michelle Licata<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='color:#1F497D'>Program Assistant<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='color:#1F497D'>Hopespring Cancer
Support Centre<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='color:#1F497D'>43 Allen Street West<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='color:#1F497D'>Waterloo, ON. N2L 1C9<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='color:#1F497D'>(519) 742-HOPE (4673)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>www.hopespring.ca<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Charitable #89894 3857 0001<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
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